ISKL’s HS Club Fair: A Gateway to Student Engagement and Co-Curricular Learning

Every year, ISKL’s High School (HS) Student Leadership Team holds the much-anticipated HS Club Fair, and this year was no exception. With almost 50 clubs represented, the Fair provides students with the opportunity to sign up for clubs they are interested in, ranging from humanities, business, arts, STEM, and language, through to wellness, advocacy, sustainability, and community partnerships.

Held early in the academic year, the HS Club Fair is a lively hub of activity with students walking from booth to booth, talking with club leaders and advisors about club options and commitments. Clubs pitch their causes to recruit members with posters and fun games, enabling new and returning students to find their niche, connect with like-minded peers, and join meaningful projects and organizations.

Lizzie T. (‘27), a club leader for Panther Media, a student-led creative club dedicated to showcasing school spirit and student life at ISKL, shares that she thinks the HS Club Fair is a great opportunity for students to be able to ask more questions directly to club leaders, “Students also get to find out about the recently added clubs for that year and join those that they are interested in. It is also a great time for all the clubs to individually appeal to students by showing what they do and why students should consider joining their club,” she says.

Social Science, Business & Humanities Clubs: Clubs such as the Law Club, Young Investors Society (YIS), and DECA Business Club enable students to deepen their understanding,  build practical skills, and explore potential career paths.

Arts Clubs: From the HS Dance Club (Menari Dance Co.) to the Thespians Society and Theatre Tech, there are many avenues for artistic expression.

Community Partnerships (Service Clubs): Students can engage in environmental causes and support NGOs such as Pads & Paws, Children's Future Education Centre (CFEC), and the Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI). 

Technology & STEM: Curious minds can innovate in clubs like the Robotics Club, Chess Club, Math Club, and Go Club. Computer Science, Engineering Club, and the ISKL Medics, where students explore technology, science, and healthcare-related fields.

Language and Culture Clubs: These clubs help unite, preserve, and celebrate cultures from the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese communities. Students can also develop new skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and research when joining the Debate Club.

Advocacy Club: The Alliance Club focuses on promoting inclusivity and equity within the school community.

Student Government and Mentorship: SLT and Student Ambassadors foster a supportive environment and promote student engagement.

Wellness and Activity Initiatives: Programs like BoysTalk help students prioritize mental and physical health.

For ISKL’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students, the HS Club Fair experience includes specialized 'Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)' projects, offering unique opportunities to fulfill IB CAS requirements while making a difference in the community, with currently 15 service and sustainability clubs that students can participate in.

Being part of clubs and activities opens the door to new friendships, builds leadership skills, and enriches the High School experience. It also enhances university and college applications, facilitating personal growth and exploration. Club leader Lizzie T. ('27) adds, “The fair definitely helps students develop skills like communication and organization. Organizational skills are developed through the process of coming up with ideas on how to showcase their club in the Club Fair in the best way, and the planning that comes with it to make sure that everything is planned out beforehand.”

Whether students want to try something new or deepen their commitment to a cause, ISKL's HS Club Fair is an invitation for students to pursue their passions, help explore future career choices, and make a difference. For more information about ISKL’s beyond-classroom experiences, please visit here.